| George Woodford | |
| Fullname: | George Arthur Woodford |
| Birth Date: | 22 April 1915 |
| Birth Place: | Lymington, England |
| Death Place: | Southampton, England |
| Years1: | 1934–1937 |
| Clubs1: | Norwich City |
| Caps1: | 10 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1937–1939 |
| Clubs2: | Southampton |
| Caps2: | 7 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 1939 |
| Clubs3: | Lymington |
George Arthur Woodford (22 April 1915 – 21 April 1966) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back for Norwich City and Southampton in the 1930s.
Woodford was born at Lymington,[1] but started his professional career at Norwich City.[2] He had been spotted by Norwich City's scout in Hampshire, the former Southampton player, Jim Angell.[3] He joined the Canaries as an amateur in October 1934, signing a professional contract in September 1935. He made his first-team debut on 4 April 1936 in a Second Division draw with Bradford City.[4] After making ten league appearances for Norwich, Woodford followed manager Tom Parker to Second Division rivals Southampton in June 1937.[2]
At The Dell, Woodford was used as cover for Charles Sillett and Arthur Roberts. He made his debut for the Saints at left back in a 3–1 victory against his former club, Norwich City, on New Year's Day 1938, when Roberts was injured.[5] His next match was a fortnight later in a 3–0 defeat at Aston Villa, following which Roberts returned to the side. Woodford was "able to use both feet with equal facility" whose "outstanding traits (were) his industry and mobility".[2]
Woodford returned to the side for four matches in April, but only played once more in the following season, after which he was released, joining his home-town club, Lymington.[2]